Leeds United win over new fans

The FA Cup fourth round tie last Saturday between Leeds United and Spurs was again shown live on ITV which guaranteed a huge worldwide television audience. And, just like the Manchester United match in the 3rd round Leeds did themselves proud by playing excellent football and doing their bit in ensuring that the game was very entertaining.

In the first 20 minutes of the game it looked like Leeds would be overwhelmed by a rampant Spurs side. Spurs even missed a penalty and could have scored 2 or 3 times. Spurs did eventually score just before half time but deep into stoppage time Leeds were losing 2 -1 and then Beckford was fouled in the penalty area and he stepped up to level the scores at 2 all with a superb cool headed penalty.

It is a long time since I have heard so many good things being said about Leeds United in the media and in the football chat forums and it makes me proud to be a Leeds fan. The club has gone many years without much good publicity but now the football world is taking notice of a team that is playing good football against the best teams in the land.

Leeds even made the front page of the Sunday Times sport section with a big picture of Jermaine Beckford after he scored the equalizing goal.

Leeds must be making hundreds if not thousands of new fans which is just what the club needs. Leeds' travelling supporters are also getting mentioned as they always create a fantastic atmosphere at football games.

I have lost track of the number of times a TV commentator has said that Leeds should be back in the Premier League. That is great to hear, but Leeds have a long way to go and a lot of hard work to do before they get there.

One step at a time and lets gets promotion to the Championship first. Leeds need to start winning in League One again. Let's hope they start on Tuesday night against Swindon !